Gifts For Preschoolers

I can hardly believe I have two kids in the “preschool” category this holiday season! Where has the time gone?

I must admit, the preschool age is by far my favorite age to shop for. They can easily express their favorites, often have collections, enjoy learning, and can’t wait for the surprise of wrapped gifts. On a few occasions I’ve toured the toy aisle with my littles and jumped for joy at their excitement over what item they may find tucked under the tree.

Before I launch into some of our top picks for preschoolers. I’ll pass on my 2 major tip for visiting the toy aisle with kids …

Teach them the phrase, “I like this” and/or “Can we add this to my wish list?” In our family, there are no “I wants” allowed. It just sounds so whiny and awful coming from a child who already has so much. Instead, I guide them to share what they like most, prioritize their favorites, and recognize that we all like a lot of things, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll be bringing them home.

Put your phone to use! My oldest is especially worried that I’ll forget all that she likes and wishes for. So, when we’re at the store we often take snapshots of her most loved choices. This gives me a chance to remember and price check before ordering!

Gretchen hails from the beautiful Pacific Northwest along with her husband and two young children. Before transitioning to life as a stay at home mom, Gretchen worked in sales and marketing while earning her Masters in Management and Organizational Leadership. Now her days are focused on managing meal plans and nap times while organizing her sewing stash and children's toy bins. My oh my, how life changes in the blink of an eye! Gretchen writes frequently about natural parenting, becoming more environmentally conscience, her affinity for thrifted treasures, and hopes of making it out of yoga pants each day on her blog That Mama Gretchen (www.thatmamagretchen.com).